8v8 Tournament As Part Of KC Wizards vs LA Galaxy – Register Now!

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Avila University Men’s team, in conjunction with the KC Wizards, are hosting an 8v8 Tournament for players over 18 years old. The games will be played at Community America Ballpark prior to the Wizard’s MLS match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday April 24th. Time to put together a team and get registered, participation fees are Wizard’s tickets. WHERE: Community America Ballpark field prior to the Wizards game TEAM: Open to teams with players ages 18+ ENTRY FEE: Each player is responsible for selling 4 tickets to the Wizards game that evening, or 48 tickets per team Avila... [Read the full story]

Club Soccer

Total Shriner Futsal Classic Brings Futsal Downtown

January 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Vehr Factor U17 - HS Group Futsal Champions The 3rd Annual Futsal tournament wrapped up Sunday night with Vehr Factor, a new boys club located in Ozark, capturing the High School age group title by finishing 3-0 in the 5v5 indoor tournament. With six different divisions, including Youth Exhibition, Boys Youth, Girls Youth, Intermediate, High School and Mens Open, there were 33 teams participating and 36 hours of play on the hardwood surface at the Abou Ben Adhem Temple at Jefferson and St Louis Street. As part of the weekend’s activities, the Demize PASL squad hosted Piasa FC in a game... [Read the full story]

US National Team

US U20 Women Capture CONCACAF Crown

February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (Jan. 30, 2010) – Forward Sydney Leroux scored her tournament-leading sixth goal in the 87th minute to give the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team a 1-0 victory against Mexico and the title at the 2010 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championships. Both teams had already qualified for the 2010 FIFA Women’s World Cup by virtue of semifinal victories two days ago, but pride and a CONCACAF regional title were more than enough motivation to spur both countries. In what will surely go down as Mexico’s best-ever performance against the USA in a youth competition, the Americans... [Read the full story]

Camps/Clinics

Michler Coaching Clinics Canceled This Weekend

February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

I am sorry to report that the Terry Michler Coaching clinics on Friday and Saturday this week have been canceled. Weather in the St Louis area and along portions of I-44 are poor and not conducive to driving unless absolutely necessary. Terry is still very interested in coming to Springfield and working with the Coaches in the region so we have begun looking for an alternate date already. If you have feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact me. We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to sharing Terry’s skills and expertise with you in the future. var addthis_pub... [Read the full story]

Represent

Dr Frank Dinka Inducted Into Missouri State Sports Hall of Fame

February 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Dr Frank Dinka, Godfather of Springfield SoccerIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I had the good fortune to attend the Missouri State Sports Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday afternoon, where Dr Frank Dinka was installed for his work in bringing the beautiful game to Southwest Missouri State and more importantly, to Springfield and it’s surrounding communities. I have written before about Coach Dinka, who I called the Godfather of Springfield Soccer. Coach Dinka passed away three months after that interview and was thus inducted posthumously on Saturday. The Banquet is... [Read the full story]

Recruiting

Stewart, Roberts Part Of Lady Bears 10 Signees

February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Jessica Roberts, Kickapoo Chiefs vs Joplin Eagles, 2006 DistrictsSigning Day today, on the first Wednesday of February. The Missouri State Bears have released a list of ten players who have signed and it includes a pair of regional players. Shelby Stewart, Parkview Vikings and Springfield SC was profiled in January. It also includes a transfer, Jessica Roberts, pictured as a freshman on the Chiefs team that lost to Lafayette in the Quarterfinals. Jessica was unable to play High School soccer when she moved to Mountain View but continued playing with Springfield SC during the Club season before... [Read the full story]